Recycling news: 2016
Fresh every day from industry press, GOV.UK and research feeds — plus the historical archive. Last updated 28 Jul 2026.
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Industry news
Study highlights need for more can recycling points
A lack of visible recycling points is holding back recycling rates according to research for the Every Can Counts organisation. Rick Hindley, executive director of Every Can Counts, takes a look at some of the issues the research raised and how the organisation is developing its campaign to boost recycling levels. A year ago, in January 2015, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2016
Industry news
Operations begin at £72m Peterborough ERF
A £72 million energy from waste plant designed to handle all of Peterborough’s non-recyclable household waste has officially begun operations. Viridor’s Peterborough Energy Recovery Facility in Fengate will treat up to 85,000 tonnes of residual waste per year, generating up to 7MW for the National Grid. The plant, which will serve the East Midlands city … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2016
Industry news
North East Lincs struggles to meet budget shortfall
Proposals to reduce the frequency of recycling collections in North East Lincolnshire have been deferred – after the council found the change in service would not be enough to deliver required waste budget savings. North East Lincolnshire council previously floated switching from weekly kerbside sort to fortnightly commingled rounds as a solution to achieving a … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2016
Industry news
News in brief (18/01/2016)
With news on: app to boost recycling; Mick George LCF projects; Harrogate council extends kerbside recycling scheme; FCC Environment teams up with Forth Valley Football Academy, and; Essex cabinet to consider new Replacement Waste Local Plan. Councils launch recycling-themed phone app A new smart phone app has been launched to keep residents in Armagh City, … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2016
Industry news
Kingston begins fortnightly recycling switch
Kingston upon Thames council is preparing to reduce the frequency of its recycling collections, with the first delivery of new wheeled bins to households taking place today (18 January). From next month, residents in the South London borough will see rounds alternate between green box collections of cans, glass and mixed plastics one week, and … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2016
Industry news
High Peak to remove bring banks over contamination issues
A Derbyshire council is to remove all of its bring bank sites due to ongoing problems with contamination which is hampering its overall recycling performance. High Peak borough council, which has 10 bring bank sites, said that a large quantity of non-recyclable material was being deposited at the sites by residents – while the overall … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15340 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: power to determine the amount and form of security
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG31000 - Calculating the amount of security: power to determine the amount of security
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG25520 - Security for tax at risk of being unpaid: monitoring compliance: power to direct a person to make monthly returns
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15310 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: meaning of 'registrable person'
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15350 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: penalty for failure to provide security
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15300 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: contents
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG32320 - Calculating the amount of security: the quantum calculation: estimating future revenue risk using taxable turnover: Landfill Tax
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15305 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: power to require security for the payment of LT
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG11000 - Introduction and the law: scope of this guidance
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15325 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: time limits for review completion
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15320 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: registrable person’s right to a review
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15335 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: registrable person’s right to appeal to an independent tribunal
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15375 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: no appeal allowed against a Notice of Direction to make monthly returns
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG23000 - Security for tax at risk of being unpaid: the consequences of not providing security
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15330 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: registrable person’s right to appeal to an independent tribunal following notification of a review conclusion
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15355 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: compensation orders against convicted persons
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15345 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: power to include existing debt in the quantum
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15315 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: meaning of 'taxable activities'
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15365 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: evidence by certificate
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15370 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: power to direct a registrable person to make monthly returns
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Policy & government
SG15360 - Introduction and the law: the law on security: Landfill Tax: power to proceed against company directors, officers, shadow directors, etc
GOV.UK · 18 Jan 2016
Council news
Browse meetings - Schools Forum - Modern Council - Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames Council · 17 Jan 2016
Policy & government
CH55000 - Assessing Time Limits: Consequential claims: contents
GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2016
Policy & government
CH51575 - Assessing Time Limits: The Time Limits: When the new time limits take effect: Insurance premium tax, aggregates levy, climate change levy and landfill tax - extended time limits and transitional provisions
GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2016
Policy & government
CH53150 - Assessing Time Limits: Extended time limits: Other time limits
GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2016
Policy & government
CH51700 - Assessing Time Limits: The Time Limits: What is the relevant tax period?
GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2016
Policy & government
CH51920 - Assessing Time Limits: The Time Limits: Insurance Premium Tax, Aggregates Levy, Climate Change Levy and Landfill Tax Limitations: Tax assessments
GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2016
Policy & government
CH51510 - Assessing Time Limits: The Time Limits: When the new time limits take effect: Introduction
GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2016
Policy & government
CH51900 - Assessing Time Limits: The Time Limits: Insurance Premium Tax, Aggregates Levy, Climate Change Levy and Landfill Tax Limitations: contents
GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2016
Policy & government
CH51940 - Assessing Time Limits: The Time Limits: Insurance Premium Tax, Aggregates Levy, Climate Change Levy and Landfill Tax Limitations: Interest and penalty interest assessments
GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2016
Policy & government
CH29270 - Data gathering: Relevant data-holders and relevant data: Environmental activities: Relevant data
GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2016
Industry news
The Week in Waste – 15 January 2016
Take a look at the ‘Week in Waste’ video report. In this week’s report by letsrecycle.com, sponsored by Biffa, we report on the Environment Agency’s clarification on the status of waste from flooded homes. And, we also report from London’s Lumiere Festival where Veolia hosted a special recycling-themed event. The video report comes as letsrecycle.com … Read More
letsrecycle.com News · 15 Jan 2016
Policy & government
CH12700 - Record Keeping: What records must be kept: Aggregates levy, climate change levy and landfill tax general requirements
GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2016
Policy & government
CH14100 - Record Keeping: How long must records be retained for: General
GOV.UK · 15 Jan 2016